St Mary’s Newhouse, Station Lane, Barton, Preston PR3 5DY
Priests: Fr. Augustine Obiagwu and Fr. Francisco Ulogu
Parish Sisters: Sr. Shienrose La Torre, Sr. Monique, Sr. Theresa So SPC
Tel: 01772 862437 or 07934 222978
or 01772 862231 (Fernyhalgh Presbytery)
Email: saintmarysnewhouse@gmail.com
Website: www.stmarynewhouse.org.uk
Safeguarding Officer: Michaela Allison 07802 435561
Primary School: St. Mary and St. Andrew’s
Tel: 01772 862335; Website: https://stmarystandrews.mecmat.org/
Newhouse News
Welcome to St Mary's Newhouse
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
6th September 2026: Year A
Mass Times and Intentions
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Saturday 5th September 23rd SUNDAY IN OT- EP1 |
6:00pm |
OLSE |
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Sunday 6th September 23rd SUNDAY IN OT |
8:45am 10:30am |
OLSE SMN |
Peter Boyle (Lately dead) |
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Monday 7th September |
9:00am |
OLSE |
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Tuesday 8th September Nativity of BVM, Feast |
4:00pm |
OLSE |
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Wednesday 9th September |
7:00pm |
SMN |
People of the parish |
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Friday 11th September |
9.00am |
OLSE |
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Saturday 12th Sept 24th SUNDAY IN OT – EP1 |
6:00pm |
OLSE |
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Sunday 13th September 24th SUNDAY IN OT |
8:45am 10:30am |
OLSE SMN |
Peter Boyle (Lately dead) |
OLSE Our Lady and St Edward, Fulwood.
SMF St Mary's Fernyhalgh
SMN St Mary's Newhouse, Barton
SMF (Fernyhalgh) Mass Schedule
NO MASSES on Mondays & Fridays;
Tuesdays @ 9.00am, Wednesdays @ 9.00am, Thursdays @ 9:00am;
Saturdays @ 12 noon Ladyewell Shrine.
Sundays @ 10:00am & 3:00pm
CONFESSION available at SMN and OLSE after every Holy Mass.
If anyone coming to Holy Communion requires a gluten-free host, please let Pauline know in advance as we now have access to some.
Please, would parishioners who would like a mass intention hand their request directly to Sr Shienrose or Pauline. There is plenty of space in the Mass diary. Envelopes are available at the back of church or in the church porch.
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SMN HOUSEBOUND COMMUNION
If you know of our parishioners who want to have communion/confession please approach Sr Shienrose or any of our priests. Thank you.
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Please pray for the sick and housebound of our SMN and OLSE parishes:
Kevin Weardan, Victoria Leighton, Ellie Rose, Joe McIntyre, John Riley, Joe Kemp, David Cochrane, Jessica, Amanda, Christine, Josie Bateman, Caspia Bragagnini, Sheila Gornall.
To have the name of a seriously sick person on the newsletter, please submit their name and yours with your phone number
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Mass book Vol.2 page 125
Sunday Readings
Ezekiel 33:7-9
PSALM 95(94):1-2. 6-7b. 7c-9. R.7c, 8a
Romans 13:8-10
Matthew 18:15-20
If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.
Our life of faith calls us to be stewards to one another. The reading from Ezekiel makes it clear that correcting a fellow believer is a God-given duty, for which we will be called to accountability. In the reading from the Letter to the Romans, St. Paul reminds us of the essential element of charity that must be woven into our motivation for confronting an erring fellow Christian.
The Gospel account of the procedure of fraternal correction allows us to see that this delicate duty cannot be done in a rush but must proceed carefully step-by-step. Respect for the offender's privacy is the first act of charity and sets the tone for the entire procedure. Witnesses are involved only if the one-on-one encounter fails. Bringing the matter to the assembly of believers is the last recourse, and its purpose is not to publicise the offence but to call the offender to accountability before the community.
Treating the unrepentant offender as a Gentile or tax collector simply means to consign him/her to the mercy of God, which is now his/her only hope.
Lord Jesus, help us to combine boldness and charity in fulfilling our prophetic duty to correct others. Amen.
Sr. Bernadita Dianzon fsp
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The Pope’s Prayer Intention for the month of SEPTEMBER
For the care of water.
Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.
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30th Aug. Parish Collection incl. via banks: £ 440.50
Chq graveyard: £ 950
Attendance at Mass: 71
Next Sunday – Collection for Catholic Education Services
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CAFOD reminds us that from 1st September (World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) until 4th October (feast of St Francis of Assisi), the church marks the Season of Creation. A time dedicated to prayer and action for the protection of creation. It is a time to renew our relationships with God our Creator, and with all creation, as we join together in prayer. See CAFOD's website for prayers and more: https://cafod.org.uk/pray/season-of-creation
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Diocesan Pilgrimage to Ladyewell – Saturday 26th September 2026
Holy Mass at St Mary’s, Fernyhalgh at 11.00am, followed by the Blessed Sacrament Procession to Ladyewell and Benediction.
Altar Servers from across the Diocese are invited to join the procession, bringing their cassock and cotta or alb and Guild Medal. Meet at St Mary’s at 10.30am.
Servers aged 18+ must have a current Diocesan DBS.
Parking is available near St Mary’s.
Guild Shop items may be ordered in advance and collected on the day. Please let John Woods know if any Altar Servers are going.
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Help Support Ladyewell Shrine
Ladyewell is a treasured place of pilgrimage, offering peace and comfort to many. A little practical help — gardening, painting, or tidying — would greatly support the upkeep of this prayerful space.
Some volunteers have already begun with small tasks, and the Friends of Ladyewell, who have cared for the shrine for many years, would warmly welcome more helpers.
If you can offer any time or assistance, please get in touch: admin@ladyewellshrine.co.uk
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Students for the Priesthood – Diocese of Lancaster
Please keep in your prayers the students of our Diocese who are in formation for the priesthood.
Those beginning or continuing formation:
• Alexander Kanaan • Ben O’Flynn
• Dominic Standing • Paddie Denton
• Harry Rawcliffe
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Recycling of Tablet Foils
A bag of empty tablet foils has recently been left at the back of church.
At this time, we are unfortunately unable to facilitate a collection or recycling service for these items.
However, Boots Chemist at Deepdale Retail Park provides a recycling box for tablet foils if you wish to recycle them yourself.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Catechism of the Catholic Church
-Section one: “I believe – We believe”
13. In what ways does Apostolic Tradition occur?
Apostolic Tradition occurs in two ways: through the living transmission of the Word of God (also simply called Tradition) and through Sacred Scripture which is the same proclamation of salvation in written form.
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Season of Creation 2026 – Living Water
From 1st September to 4th October, Christians around the world observe the Season of Creation, a time of prayer and action for our common home.
This year’s theme, “Living Water”, is inspired by Ezekiel 47:1–12 where life‑giving water flows from the temple and renews all creation.
We are invited to reflect on ecological healing, care for water, and the deep interconnectedness between humanity and the natural world. The theme also acknowledges communities facing water scarcity, pollution, and climate‑driven crises.
The symbol and call of the season encourage us to step deeper into the living water, allowing God’s renewing grace to flow through us as we work together for the healing of creation.
Parish WhatsApp group
We have a St Mary's Newhouse WhatsApp group for all our parishioners. It's a great way to keep up with all parish news, especially when something time-critical needs to be communicated.
If you would like to be added to the group, please pass your details (must have mobile phone number) to Michaela after Mass. Or let Sr. Sheinrose know (contact details at top of bulletin) and she will pass on to Michaela.
Thank you.
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Altar Servers Needed - Altar serving is a vital ministry in our parish—practically assisting at Mass and, in a special way, serving Jesus who came to serve. We welcome anyone who has made their First Holy Communion: Year 3 children, older young people, and adults.
If you’re interested, please speak to Father, Sister, or John Woods, or email olseservers@gmail.com.
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Our Parish appreciates and relies upon the generosity of its parishioners in a variety of roles to contribute towards its life and mission in our community.
If you would like to offer your services as a volunteer, or to find out which roles we currently need strengthening, please complete a stewardship form and/or
contact the priests, Mark, Pauline or one of the Sisters.
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New to the Parish
If you are new to our parish, please introduce yourself to our priest after Mass who will be very happy to chat to you and get to know you.
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Children's Liturgy and Parish Tea Bar both take place during/after the 10.30am Mass on the first Sunday of each month in the parish rooms next to the church.
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Children's Liturgy Dates for 2026
September 6th
November 1st
December 6th
All take place during the 10.30am Sunday Mass.
All children welcome!
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A Prayer for Our Earth
All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universe and in the smallest of your creatures.
You embrace with your tenderness all that exists.
Pour out upon us the power of your love,
that we may protect life and beauty.
Fill us with peace, that we may live
as brothers and sisters, harming no one.
O God of the poor, help us to rescue the abandoned and forgotten of this earth, so precious in your eyes.
Bring healing to our lives, that we may protect the world and not prey on it, that we may sow beauty, not pollution and destruction.
Touch the hearts of those who look only for gain
at the expense of the poor and the earth.
Teach us to discover the worth of each thing, to be filled with awe and contemplation, to recognise that we are profoundly united with every creature as we journey towards your infinite light.
We thank you for being with us each day.
Encourage us, we pray, in our struggle for justice, love and peace.
-Pope Francis, Laudato Si'-
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The Rosary Service schedule for 2026 is available. Please see separate web page <here>
The next Special Rosary Service will be at 2pm on Tuesday 29th September, to celebrate Saints Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel, the Archangels. At Our Lady & St. Edwards, followed by tea, coffee and biscuits.
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OLSE NEWS
Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is a time in quiet prayer with Jesus at OLSE every Tuesday at 3:00pm before the 4:00pm mass. ALL WELCOME!
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Please see OLSE website for details of all our weekly events in the parish centre https://ourladyandstedwards.co.uk/
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Parish Lunches
Monthly Wednesday Gatherings in OLSE Parish Centre
2-course meal from 12.00pm to 2.00pm
£10 per ticket
Upcoming dates and beneficiaries
September 9th Church Repair Fund
October 14th CAFOD
25th November Church Repair Fund
16th December Church Repair Fund
If you are interested and would like to be added to our mailing list, which gives you the option to reserve tickets, please contact Emma:
07890 220249 or e_mcgrath@live.co.uk
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Visit:- https://www.churchpaper.co.uk/ to view all the different diocesan newspapers, including the Catholic Voice of Lancaster.
The Haydock Memorial
Informative videos can be found on St. Andrews, Cottam website (https://www.standrewscottam.org.uk/), including one which includes reference to the Haydock memorial at St. Mary's. See https://youtu.be/FvaUYLxyP60
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The Word of Mercy
Parish Clergy:
Fr. Augustine Obiagwu (Priest in Charge) and
Fr. Francisco Ulogu
at St Mary's, Fernyhalgh
Telephone: mostly via the Sisters on 07934 222978 or 01772 862437
but also via Fernyhalgh parish on 01772 862231
Parish Sisters:
Sister Sheinrose La Torre, Sister Monique and
Sister Theresa
belonging to congregation St. Paul of Chartres.
at The Convent (formerly OLSE presbytery).
Tel: 07934 222978 or 01772 862437
Eml: saintmarysnewhouse@gmail.com
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